MEGAPLATANOS

Entrance to Megaplatanos

Blooming Cherry Trees Upon Entering Megaplatanos

Megaplatanos is a village located in the Municipality of Almopia (Greek Prefecture of Pella). It is situated 110 kms away from the city of Thessaloniki, 26 kms away from the city of Edessa and 10 kms away from the town of Aridaia. The settlement lies at an altitude of 215 m. on the base of Mount Voras (2.524m), between the two largest tourist attractions of the Prefecture: The Thermal Springs of Pozar (5kms) and the Ski Resort of Voras (Kaimaktsalan) (40kms).Megaplatanos is a lowland settlement, with dense natural and agricultural vegetation. Its striking characteristic are the big Platanus (Plane) Trees, after which the village was named. Megaplatanos has a population of approximately 378 inhabitants (National Statistical Service of Greece, Inventory of 2011), who are, in their majority, farmers. The main products of the village are cherries, peaches, chestnuts and asparagus. The produced cherries and peaches of Megaplatanos are particularly famous, due to the specific soil and climate conditions of the area which result in their excellent taste and quality characteristics. In addition, the cultivation of asparagus and chestnuts, presents an increasing tendency in Megaplatanos over the past few years.

All of the administrative services of Megaplatanos are located at the headquarters of the Prefecture, in Aridaia. The Local Municipal Department building in Megaplatanos (Koinotēta) houses a regional Medical Center as well as the Library of Megaplatanos.